Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder

butter

small onion, chopped

jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

garlic cloves, minced

1⁄2 teaspoons cumin

chicken broth

half and half cream

shredded Mexican blend cheese (or 2 cups cheddar cheese)

cream-style corn

diced green chilies

diced tomatoes, drained

chicken, chopped and cooked, I used rotisserie

salt and pepper

Tabasco sauce (if desired for more of a kick)